morris area public schools the mission of morris area public schools is to educate and prepare all...
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Morris Area Public Schools The mission of Morris Area Public Schools is to educate and prepare all students for a successful tomorrow through
academics, activities, arts, and attitude.
Welcome!
A modern building (2005) with a state of the art concert hall and media center
Spacious playground area and a large gymnasium with three full basketball courts
Smart Boards in every classroom with a large computer lab and two mobile labs
Classrooms organized in grade level clusters with common space between rooms
Our Facility Offers:
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Learning Centers
Reading Flex Groups
Incorporation of science and social studies into literature
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategies)
Enrichment Book Club
Novels
Leveled Readers (small group reading)
Reading Buddies
Daily Independent Reading Time
AR (Accelerated Reader)
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Parent Involvement
Winter and Spring Music Programs
FFA High School Buddies
Rocket Project
Science * Math Expo
Math Flex Groups
Math Interventions
Robust Curriculum
MN History Projects
High Expectations
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PE Daily
Music Daily
Band (grades 5-6)
Technology
Media Skills
Olweus
MAES Builds Success Through…
Morris Area Elementary School curriculum is based on local, state, and nationally approved standards. The standards assure all students receive a rigorous program which is developmentally appropriate and sequential in nature. Curriculum is reviewed on an annual basis with more information found on the district website.
Everyday Math – Enables children in elementary grades to learn more mathematical content and become life-long mathematical thinkers. Math skills are taught and reinforced using manipulatives and hands on activities.
Treasures –provides all students with materials that are motivating and challenging and that build, encourage and support success; provide opportunities for measurement of progress; provide opportunities for multiple learning experiences; prepare students to be life-long learners and good citizens in a diverse and
changing world. (Macmillan/McGraw Hill)
MAES Curriculum
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English Language Learners (ELL)
Students work 30 minutes a day in small
groups or one-on-one settings.
Special Education
Collaboration within the department and
district to meet the diverse and unique
needs of all the students that are served.
Meeting Every Child’s Needs
RTI – Provides a targeted intervention to support
each child and monitor progress.
NWEA / AIMS Web – Assessments used to
identify student needs and guide instruction.
Title – Supplemental instruction given to
students who are at-risk for not reaching grade
level standards in reading and math.
E.A.G.E.R. – Providing opportunities to meet
the needs of gifted and talented students.
M.A.E.S. strives to meet EVERY child’s needs!
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Smart Boards in EVERY classroom
Small Class Sizes (Range from 17-
25)
27 Classrooms (540+ Students)
Teacher collaboration and teamwork
Opportunity for Success
Field Trips: Connecting learning to real life!
SWELL
Wahpeton Zoo
Circus
Historical Museum
Pope County Museum
Andes Tower Hills
5th Grade Class Trip (Twin Cities) Capitol Science Museum Fort Snelling Minneapolis Art Museum
6th Grade Class Trip (Northern MN) Tower of Sudan Underground Mine Camp Mishawaka Forest History Center Hill Annex Mine MN Museum of Mining
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Teachers at Morris Area Elementary School value
parent communication and input. Each teacher
maintains a website to ensure strong parent-
teacher communication on a daily basis.
http://www.morris.k12.mn.us
Communication and a Caring Staff
Teachers and staff at Morris Area Elementary School care about your child and strive to meet the unique
needs of all children!
Together…
We Are Better!
Call or e-mail to set up a visit or tour the school when
convenient.
Phone: 320-589-1250
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.morris.k12.mn.us/
Together…
We Are Better!